As some of you may know, for some time now the Twitter/X account known as “Kazuki AI Waifus” has been sharing a considerable amount of realistic illustrations starring various waifus from the anime industry. On this occasion, the chosen one was Frieren, the protagonist of the TV anime “Sousou no Frieren” (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End) that has caught the attention of fans for this peculiar realistic version.
Sousou no Frieren: A peculiar realistic version of Frieren is unveiled
The curious realistic version of the protagonist of Sousou no Frieren presented by the Twitter/X user “Kazuki AI Waifus” has left different comments from the fans of this franchise and despite having some details that some considered as “strange”, the details such as the character’s clothing along with certain physical features made people feel attracted to this version.
Some fans more “demanding” in the details of the character’s representation were encouraged to show some discontent for the eye color given to Frieren in the image, replacing the green color with blue. However, they were also happy that this realistic version respects the slender and petite figure of the character, without giving him a disproportionate increase in his physical attributes.
It is worth noting that this realistic version of Frieren is the result of the work of an artificial intelligence and thanks to the indications provided by the Twitter user “Kazuki AI Waifus” to the tool, this curious image has been presented that has given a lot of talk in the community of fans of the “Sousou no Frieren” franchise. Another detail to note is that the image has a longer version, so if you want to see more we recommend you to visit the profile of “Kazuki AI Waifus“.
Sousou no Frieren, also known as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End in the West, is an intriguing manga that fuses adventure and fantasy. This masterpiece is written by Kanehito Yamada and beautifully illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. The work began its publication in the pages of the prestigious Shonen Sunday magazine, under the Shogakukan publishing imprint, since April 2020. To date, the manga has been collected in a total of 12 volumes.
Thanks to the enormous popularity of the Sousou no Frieren manga in recent years, an anime adaptation of the manga was announced in September 2022.
The anime adaptation of the manga Sousou no Frieren premiered in Japan on September 29, 2023 and is produced by the renowned animation studio MADHOUSE. The series will be broadcast legally in America through the Crunchyroll platform, which will dub the series into English.
“Sousou no Frieren” takes us into a captivating fantasy universe, where a group of heroes have emerged victorious in their epic confrontation against the demon king. However, far from celebrating a glorious triumph, the series immerses us in the nostalgic return of these heroes to their home and how they face the inevitable farewells.
Among the group is Frieren, an elven wizard who, due to the nature of his species, experiences the aging and death of his fellow travelers slowly and painfully. The plot takes an unexpected turn when Heiter, the priest of the group, before his passing, entrusts Frieren with the care of a young human apprentice named Fern. Together, they embark on a journey in search of magical knowledge, without a clear destination but with a deep purpose: to help Frieren overcome his regrets and find a way to honor the memory of his departed comrades.
As they explore the places they once traveled as heroes, the play presents a poignant narrative about friendship, time and missed opportunities in a world where magic and emotions are unforgettably intertwined.
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